In this episode, we conclude our look at the Normandy landings.
The most difficult invasion site was Omaha Beach, where cliffs overlook the beach. The defending German soldiers were able to rake the approaching Americans with deadly machine-gun fire.
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Fanfare
Opening War Theme
Invercargill March
Composed in 1909 by Alex Lithgow. Public domain.
Performed by the United States Air Force Band. Public domain recording. Source.
Closing War Theme
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I’ve been going through all the best picture winners, quite a coincidence that I finished Patton just a couple days before this dropped